Anna Grosberga

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Biography

Latvian graphic artist Anna Grosberga was born on September 12, 1899, in Zemgale, into a farmer’s family near the village of Šķibe. In 1932, she graduated from the graphic arts studio led by Rihards Zariņš (1869–1929) at the Art Academy of Latvia. After graduating from the academy, Grosberga participated in several exhibitions and worked as an art teacher in various secondary schools. In 1966, she emigrated to the United States, where she continued to participate in group exhibitions. The artist died in 1980 in the United States.

Artistic style

Grosberga’s artistic style is characterized by freely executed watercolors depicting landscapes and genre scenes. She also worked in pencil and charcoal. Horses appeared frequently in her work, reflecting her deep understanding of their anatomy and movement.